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Talks & Events

Melanie regularly gives talks and lectures about researching the history of houses, as well as historic subjects related to the history of property. She has spoken at public events, universities, and corporate events. To discuss availability contact here.

6 – 7 April Ideal Home Show – Olympia London
‘House Histories: Discover the history of your home’

2016
Thames Christian College – LondonMorning assembly to school – ‘How I became an historian’

North West Kent Family History society – Dartford Branch
‘How to research a House History’
Chiswick Book Festival Authors launch party for the Chiswick Book Festival – hosted by The Chiswick Calendar
One of several local authors speaking about our books prior to the Chiswick Book FestivalweekendBedford Park Residents Association
Launch event of Bedford Park House History Initiative – follow link to find out more

North West Kent Family History society – Bromley Branch ‘The secrets behind your front door: Researching the history of houses’

Bath Spa UniversityLecture for the history core module with first and third year history students
‘London Streets and Squares’

2015Huntingdonshire Local History Society‘The secrets behind your front door: Researching the history of houses’

Bath Spa University
‘London Streets and Squares’

2014Geffrye MuseumFundraising event – after dinner speaker

Sungard corporate conference – after dinner speaker‘The History of Livery Companies and Livery Halls in London’

Wandsworth Heritage Festival‘Uncover the secrets behind the history of your home’

Kensington and Chelsea Forum – Campden Society‘The history of houses in Kensington and Chelsea’

Archives for London‘The secrets behind your front door: Researching the history of houses in London’